She added that the awards represented "encouragement and motivation to be better and work harder". So many intelligent, thoughtful, self-possessed people have turned 18 in the past two years and now have the right and privilege to make their vote count.

On Sunday, Swift provoked a storm by breaking her silence on politics and announcing she would vote for two Democrats in Tennessee in the USA congressional midterm elections in November.

Crude oil prices may have peaked
The IMF, however, predicted Iran's economy will sink deep in the red due to renewed United States sanctions. Washington said on Friday it was considering waivers for nations that were reducing imports of Iranian oil.

'2.2m Nepalis suffer from mental health disorder' - Capital
"Since children can not express their mental problems, it remains unidentified and affects them more as they grow older". There are not enough specialised hospitals or specialised psychiatric hospital beds for children and adolescents.

The gongs brought her to an impressive career total of 23 AMAs, meaning she overtook Whitney Houston for the most wins by a female artist at the fan-voted show.

"I really want to thank my daughter", said Cardi B, who gave birth to Kulture Kiari Cephus in July.

Swift owned the night from the moment the 2018 AMAs ceremony kicked off, opening the show in spectacular fashion with a fiery, witchy performance of the Reputation track "I Did Something Bad" alongside her famous mechanical snake, Karyn.

This was not only the group's first American Music Award nomination, but it is also now their first award from this show. "As much as I have in the past and would like to continue voting for women in office, I can not support Marsha Blackburn", she continued.

Gladys Knight led a tribute to Aretha Franklin, who died of cancer in August at age 76. Taylor was nominated for her first AMA for Favorite Female Country Artist in 2007, but she didn't take home a win until 2008, when she won in that same category. She had told Billboard earlier this week that she was "so grateful" for Swift's comments.

MI man's doorstop is $100,000 meteorite
A farmer who'd used a 23-pound rock as a doorstop since 1988 has learned that it's actually a meteorite worth $100,000 (£76,000). As the new owner of the property, the man was told that the rock was a part of the property and that he could have it.

Liverpool's Fabinho says he is adapting to English football
Liverpool are now level on 20 points with Manchester City and Chelsea at the top of the Premier League after eight games. Despite their superb start to the season, Maurizio Sarri has claimed City and Liverpool remain a step above his team.

International Monetary Fund cuts global growth forecasts
The IMF expects the USA economy to grow 2.9 per cent this year, the fastest pace since 2005 and unchanged from the July forecast. The IMF had earlier estimated that escalating tit-for-tat tariffs could lower global output by more than 0.8 per cent by 2020.

Microsoft looks to take Xbox experience onto mobile
For the most comfortable game you will need a wireless controller from the original Xbox One that connects via Bluetooth. Cloud gaming is obviously more of a challenge than streaming audio or video due to its dynamic, rapidly changing nature.

DUP call Irish border plans a ‘disaster’ as summit looms
That could destroy relations between Mrs May and the DUP - which has warned it has a "blood red" line on the issue. A DUP source told Sky News: "It is unacceptable that we would be treated differently to the rest of the UK".

Images surface of Saudis allegedly sent to target journalist
The group then left the country on the two private jets that flew to Riyadh via Cairo and Dubai, according to investigators. Khashoggi was last seen a week ago entering the consulate in Istanbul to get documents related to his forthcoming marriage.

Specs Appeal: Google Pixel Slate vs Microsoft Surface Pro 6
Arguably the coolest feature, Call Screening, does something we all wish we could do - filter out pesky phone calls automatically. It has been created to blend in with your home - the screen automatically adjusts to the level and type of light in the room.

Updates, tracking resources as storm makes landfall
Five drilling rigs have been moved out of the storm's path, according to the US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. Carol Cathey boards up her daughter's business in Mexico Beach, Florida, as Hurricane Michael approaches.